Crostini with Radicchio and Cherry Tomatoes
(Crostini con Radicchio e Pomodorini)
Ingredients:
1 head of radicchio, core removed, sliced
4-5 cherry tomatoes, halved
1 clove of garlic
Extra virgin olive oil
Salt & pepper
Soft cheese (ex. stracchino)
Sliced French bread
Directions:
In a frying pan heat 3-4 tablespoons of olive oil and gently fry the clove of garlic.
Once brown, remove garlic.
Raise the heat, add radicchio, season with salt & pepper and saute for 3-4 minutes as the radicchio will reduce a bit.
Add the cherry tomatoes and lower the heat to medium-low.
Gently cook everything, letting the tomatoes wilt about for 10 minutes. It may be necessary to add a spoonful or two of water if it looks like its drying out.
Taste & check for salt & pepper.
Turn off heat & allow to cool.
Add a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil over the top & mix in.
Toast the bread slices.
Spread layer of soft cheese & spoonful of radicchio mixture.